GA SB435

Establishes the Georgia Diabetes Control Office within the Department of Community Health's Division of Public Health to develop and promote a statewide effort to combat Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and pre-diabetes

Creates a six-member board of trustees appointed by the Governor, including a physician, registered nurse, dietician, diabetes educator, pharmacist, and business community representative, with five ex officio nonvoting members from the legislature and department leadership

Authorizes two grant programs, subject to appropriations: one providing grants to high schools through local boards of education to promote diabetes understanding and prevention, and another providing grants to health care providers for diabetes education, prevention, and treatment

Eligible health care grant recipients include community and faith-based clinics, federally qualified health centers, county health departments, hospitals, and 501(c)(3) health organizations that have existed for at least three years and demonstrate financial stability and measurable results

Legislative findings cite that Georgia's diabetes prevalence is 8% higher than the national average, with the economic burden expected to grow from $5 billion to $11.9 billion annually and affected individuals projected to more than double to 1,697,000 over the next 20 years without action